Jay Randall “Randy” Marchant May 26, 1951 - October 10, 2023

Jay Randall “Randy” Marchant passed away surrounded by the love of his family on October 10, 2023, in Payson, Utah. Randy was born May 26, 1951, to Norman Tippets and Joan Warburton Marchant in Salt Lake City, Utah.

He grew up in Bountiful, Utah along with his four siblings. Randy graduated from Bountiful High School and went on to earn bachelor’s degrees in history and Spanish from Weber State University. During his lifetime, Randy lived in Salt Lake City, Utah, Bountiful, Utah, Denver, Colorado, and Payson, Utah.

Randy married Glenor Jones on November 11, 2004, in Reno, Nevada and in 2006 they were sealed in the Provo Temple. Randy and Glenor were blessed with five wonderful children.

He was a good provider for his family and worked as a district manager for the Social Security Administration for 39 years. Randy was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and faithfully served in many callings over the years including a Spanish speaking mission in California.

He competed in bench press and deadlift power lifting events throughout the Western United States. Randy enjoyed fishing, was an avid reader, and had a passion for history.

Randy is survived by his wife Glenor, children: Amanda (Ty) McLain, Joshua (Evelyn) Marchant, Chanse Richard Spencer, and Cass (Tiffany) Spencer, 13 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his siblings Marsha Sheffield, Dave (Mary Beth) Marchant, Brent Marchant, and his sister-in-law Sue Bowen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, son Jeffery Marchant, brother Mark Bowen, and brother-in-law Russell Sheffield.

A graveside service to honor Randy will be held Saturday, June, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at Payson City Cemetery located at 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah.